Compared to discussing Miss Taglioni's dance steps, Conroy clearly admired Arthur's achievements in the fields of publishing and natural philosophy more.
This "Grand Steward" from Kensington Palace was born into the middle class. Though he frequently accompanied the Royal Family, this did not alter the middle-class habits he developed during his childhood.
As the world's leading commercial power at the time, Britain's affluent middle class often aspired to emulate the upper class, leading them to develop habits of reading popular science magazines, joining club societies, and regularly visiting libraries and museums.
